Latest transfer news and rumors: Alvarez, Bastoni prioritize Barca move
The transfer window may be closed until the summer, but the rumor mill never stops. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.
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The financial restrictions at Barcelona will make it hard for the club to sign Julian Alvarez and Alessandro Bastoni this summer, but both players would prefer to join the Spanish giants over other interested outfits.
Atletico Madrid forward Alvarez is prioritizing a move to Barcelona after receiving offers from Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Catalan outfit. Meanwhile, center-back Bastoni "will do everything" to swap Inter Milan for Barca. (Mundo Deportivo)
April 20
Tchou on this: Aurelien Tchouameni is on Manchester United's shortlist of potential Casemiro replacements. Real Madrid signing either Manchester City's Rodri or Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez could ease through Tchouameni's transfer to Old Trafford. (The Telegraph)
Ade addition: Karim Adeyemi could be on his way out of Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are interested in the forward, who's valued at around €75 million. (Fussballdaten)
Cristian bail: Tottenham Hotspur will consider selling Cristian Romero for at least €60 million. Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, and Real Madrid are keeping tabs on the situation. (Caught Offside)
Fati paycheck: Monaco are willing to exercise an option to buy Ansu Fati from Barcelona for around €11 million once his loan spell is over, but his large salary could be a stumbling block for the Ligue 1 club. (Fussballdaten)
Dom's deal delayed: Dominik Szoboszlai said there's "been no real progression" in contract talks. However, the Hungarian midfielder insisted he and his family are very happy at Liverpool. (Fabrizio Romano)
Rivero interest runs deep: Ajax, FC Porto, Leeds United, Sevilla, and Villarreal are admirers of Lautaro Rivero. The 22-year-old center-back is a regular starter for River Plate and made his Argentina debut last October. (Ekrem Konur)
Rani out of time: Union Berlin want to extend Rani Khedira's contract beyond 2027, but the midfielder could be unsettled by Borussia Monchengladbach's efforts to sign him. (Florian Plettenberg)
April 19
Gab grab: Paris Saint-Germain football advisor Luis Campos has held talks with the representatives of Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli. The Premier League leaders need to sell to fund more transfers this summer, and the Brazilian winger is one of the main candidates to head for the exit. (L'Equipe)
Eye on Si: Bayern Munich could revive their interest in former RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons if Tottenham Hotspur are relegated. (Fussballdaten)
Looking at Lucas: Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in 20-year-old Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, but Tottenham want to keep him. It might take a bid of at least £50 million to encourage Spurs to sell. (Caught Offside)
Luk's out: Napoli will offload Romelu Lukaku this summer. He could be available for just €10 million. AC Milan, Besiktas, Fenerbahce, Lyon, and Monaco are interested. (Ekrem Konur)
Giac in the box: Giacomo Raspadori is yet to make a telling impression at Atalanta since returning to Italy in January. Juventus, Lazio, Milan, Napoli, or Roma could offer the 26-year-old a way out of Bergamo. (Ekrem Konur)
Noah's career arc soars: Freiburg's Noah Atubolu isn't short of potential suitors. Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Inter Milan, Juventus, and English clubs including Tottenham are tracking the goalkeeper. (Fussballdaten)
Brazilian bros: Neymar has recently been subject of links with FC Cincinnati. The MLS team's star player, Evander, has since been using fellow Brazilian forward Neymar's celebrations, adding more fuel to the rumors. (Tom Bogert)
April 18
Race for Wharton: Liverpool have overtaken the competition in the race to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. However, fellow heavyweights Manchester United and Real Madrid both remain in the mix for the England international. The Eagles will demand at least £80 million. (talkSPORT)
Spurs want Senesi: Tottenham have an agreement in principle to sign Marcos Senesi once his contract with Bournemouth expires in the summer, but the deal is contingent on Spurs avoiding relegation. (talkSPORT)
Neuer not done: Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness wants club captain Manuel Neuer to extend his contract for one more season so the 40-year-old icon can mentor young netminder Jonas Urbig. Neuer's current deal is set to expire this summer. (Sky Sport Germany)
Going after Gordon: Bayern Munich's interest in Anthony Gordon is genuine. Newcastle won't let the 25-year-old leave for cheap, though. The Magpies want around £80 million for the English winger. (The i Paper)
Yoane is gone: Newcastle are ready to cut their losses on Yoane Wissa, who's endured a miserable first season at the club after joining in a £55-million transfer. The Magpies are willing to accept as little as £15 million for the 29-year-old forward. (The i Paper)
Planning for future: Arsenal are trying to beat several of Europe's other top sides to the signing of 16-year-old Leicester City phenom and England youth international Jeremy Monga. (The Telegraph)
Dani Dutch: Eredivisie giants Ajax are interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos this summer. The Spaniard has been a bit-part player for Los Blancos this season and could be open to an exit. (AS)
April 17
Barca waffling: Barcelona are still not sure if they'll trigger the €30-million purchase option to make Marcus Rashford's loan move from Manchester United permanent this summer. (Marca)
Anfield exodus: As many as nine other players could follow in Mohamed Salah's footsteps and leave Liverpool this summer. Alexis Mac Allister is arguably the most notable name on the list. The Argentine midfielder is being followed by clubs across Europe. (The Telegraph)
Alaba's out: Veteran defender David Alaba is expected to leave Real Madrid as a free agent when his contract expires this summer. Several clubs have already approached the Austrian to register their interest. (Fabrizio Romano)
Changing his stripes: Dusan Vlahovic could swap Juventus for AC Milan this summer. The Rossoneri are interested in signing the Serbian striker when his contract with Juve expires after the season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Brazil's newest jewel: Manchester City and Barcelona are currently the leading contenders to sign 16-year-old forward Eduardo Conceicao, the latest Palmeiras prodigy making waves in Brazil. (Daily Mail)
Manager on the move: Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as their new head coach following confirmation that Andoni Iraola will depart this summer. Rose, who most recently coached RB Leipzig, has already agreed to contract terms with the Premier League outfit. (Fabrizio Romano)
April 16
Camavinga could leave: Eduardo Camavinga's future at Real Madrid is uncertain following his costly red card against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and his overall stagnation since joining the club. (AS)
Juve value veterans: Juventus are interested in adding a pair of Premier League stalwarts. They're looking at Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva. The latter is a free agent this summer and has already confirmed he'll be joining a new club. (Corriere dello Sport)
Race for Read: Manchester City and Bayern Munich are keen on signing 19-year-old Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read. Both clubs are exploring options to bolster their right-back position. (Sky Sports)
Toney the Toffee: Everton are interested in bringing Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney back to the Premier League. The 30-year-old is open to the move, but the Saudi side is reluctant to lose its top scorer. (Football Insider)
Karim the dream: Chelsea and Newcastle are monitoring rising defensive star Karim Coulibaly. The 18-year-old center-back is enjoying a breakout season at Werder Bremen. (BILD)
April 15
Juli noted: Arsenal are acting swiftly to get ahead of competitors for Julian Alvarez. The club is crunching the numbers to work out how to fund a move - and it could involve selling Gabriel Jesus or Kai Havertz. (Caught Offside)
The Paixao show: Igor Paixao is linked with Liverpool and played under their head coach, Arne Slot, at Feyenoord. Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested. Marseille could demand over €50 million. (Sports Boom)
Nat gets brownie points: Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown said he's "aware" of interest from Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. However, he insisted he's focused on Frankfurt. (Sport Bild)
Will power: Newcastle United have identified William Gomes as a potential signing if Anthony Gordon decides to leave Tyneside. The 20-year-old winger, who plays for FC Porto, could cost around €50 million. (Sports Boom)
Bavarian Brobbey: Bayern Munich could make a move for Brian Brobbey after taking note of his impact in the Premier League. He joined Sunderland last summer for a fee potentially rising to €25 million. (The Independent)
Marc's spark faded: Barcelona could sell Marc Casado after he fell out of Hansi Flick's preferred starting lineup. Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Bournemouth, Stuttgart, and West Ham United are interested. (Fussballdaten)
Maz dash: Manchester City are closely monitoring 20-year-old Algerian international Ibrahim Maza. The midfielder has impressed for Bayer Leverkusen this season. (Florian Plettenberg)
After Berna: Juventus and Roma are targeting versatile Atalanta player Lorenzo Bernasconi. The 22-year-old's valuation has risen to the €20 million to €25 million range. (Ekrem Konur)
April 14
Schlott shop: Nico Schlotterbeck signed a new Borussia Dortmund contract through 2031, but he can leave for Liverpool, Real Madrid, or an unnamed club for €50 million-€60 million. That release clause is active from the end of this season until around the time of the World Cup final on July 19. (Bild)
Dane's name high on English lists: Manchester United believe Sporting CP's Morten Hjulmand could replace Casemiro. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are also admirers. (Caught Offside)
Half empty, not half Full: AC Milan don't plan to exercise their €5-million option to buy Niclas Fullkrug on a permanent basis. The German will return to West Ham United before he's sold or loaned out again. (Fabrizio Romano)
Hakked off: Hakan Calhanoglu's agent stresses that his client hasn't held any talks with Galatasaray and is fully focused on the rest of Inter Milan's season before captaining Turkey at the World Cup. (Fabrizio Romano)
Konstant craving: Genk midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas, 18, has been scouted by AC Milan, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, and Real Madrid. (Fussballdaten)
Aiden the ace: Eighteen-year-old Real Salt Lake winger Aiden Hezarkhani has been watched by scouts from Brighton & Hove Albion, Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven, and Villarreal. (Sports Boom)
Rob could do the job: Representatives from Bournemouth, Everton, Lazio, Nottingham Forest, and Roma are submitting glowing reports on Genk's Robin Mirisola. The 19-year-old could cost at least €20 million. (Sports Boom)
Boudlal buzz: Several top clubs are interested in Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, including Dortmund. Rennes want to keep him to help the defense cope with the departure of Liverpool-bound Jeremy Jacquet. (Florian Plettenberg)